Hunter Schafer, known for her role as Jules in HBO's 'Euphoria,' is set to make her leading film debut in Tilman Singer's horror film 'Cuckoo.' The movie, which will premiere at the Berlin Film Festival, follows the story of Gretchen, a 17-year-old who moves to Germany with her family and discovers that things are not as they seem. Schafer describes the film as scary and intense, with her character facing off against a bird-like monster that seeks to impregnate women with its evil spawn.
'Cuckoo' required Schafer to learn new skills, including stage combat and playing the bass. The film also features a killer soundtrack, with Schafer contributing a moody song. Despite its horror label, the movie incorporates elements of sci-fi and psychological thriller, with a focus on family drama. Gretchen, struggling after the loss of her mother, finds herself in a state of isolation and disorientation, which intensifies the terrifying conspiracies happening around her.
